992 EXPEKIMENT STATION RECORD. 



objects, and functions of cooperative organizations for the purchase and sale 

 of products, agricultural credit, and mutual insurance since 1884. 



Cooperative societies [in Denmark], M. Tisserand {Bui. Mens. Off. Renseig. 

 Agr. [Paris]. 7 {lOOS), \o. J, pp. .'iQ-.')2). — Notes are given on the history, 

 development, and present status of the agricultural cooperative associations in 

 Denmark. The cooperative slaughter-houses in r.)06 numbered 34, and the 

 other societies in 1907 were as follows: For the purchase of farm materials 

 f)73, dairies 1,086, for the sale of milk and butter 198, and egg societies 790. In 

 addition there were 3 general societies for the exportation of eggs, one of which 

 had no less than .500 affiliated local societies with 40,000 members. 



Agricultural organization in Cape Colony (Natal. Agr. Jour, and Min. Rec, 

 JO {1901), No. 9, pp. 1111-1115). — The progress of cooperative societies during 

 the year ended April 30, 1907, is discussed with particular reference to the wine 

 and dairy industries. The wool industry heads the list with 22 associations. 

 The total number of cooperative societies in operation in the colony was .53, the 

 societies and syndicates in formation 5G, and there were 31 schemes for coopera- 

 tion not fully considered. 



The invitation of Louisiana to German farmers and colonists, L. Voss 

 {Louisianas Einladung an Deutsche Lundicirtc itnd Kolonistcn. Xcic Orleans. 

 1907, pp. 53, figs. 17, map 1). — This pamphlet in the German language is issued 

 under the authority of the connnissioners of agriculture and immigration for 

 the purpose of calling attention to the opportunities the State affords to those 

 desiring to engage in agriculture. The extent and classes of lands, and the 

 climate, healthfulness, and the agricultural possibilities of Louisiana are dis- 

 cussed with a view to encouraging immigration. 



Crop Reporter {V. fS. Dept. Agr., Bur. l^tatis. Crop Reporter, JO (tOOS), No. .'/. 

 pp. 25-32). — The usual statistical data on the condition, acreage, yields, and 

 prices of agricultui-al pi-oducts in the United States and foreign countries are 

 supplemented in tliis number with statistics on the condition of farm animals 

 on April 1, and estimated losses during the year, compared with similar data 

 for preceding years. 



Agriculture [in South. Carolina], E. J. Watson {Handbook of South Caro- 

 Jina. Colli nihia, S. ('., 1',)07, pp. 236-392, figs. lo'/). — A detailed account is given 

 of the development of the agricultural industry in all its phases, including 

 statistics of production. The estimated value in 1907 of all farm property 

 was $173,8.36,290, and of agricultural products and live stock .i;i .57,229,881. 

 The purpose of the article is to point out the agricultural possibilities of the 

 State to prospective settlers. 



Agricultural statistics, 1907, R. H. Rew (Bd. Agr. and FisJieries \Londf)n], 

 Agr. Statis., .',2 {1907), Nos. 1, pp. '92, dgms. 3; 2, pp. 93-172, dgms. //).— The 

 returns of acreage luider crops and in grass, niniiber of live stock, number of 

 agricultural holdings, meteorological observations, and value of laud in Great 

 Britain for the year ended June 4, 1907, are reported. Of a total acreage of 

 56,200.000, there were 32,243,447 acres under culti\ation in 510,954 holdings of 

 over one acre in extent, while 12,742,779 acres of land were utilized for grazing. 



Agricultural statistics [of Natal], 1906 {Natal Agr. Jour, and Min. Rec., 

 10 {1907), No. 9. pp. lOG-'i-lOS.'i). — In addition to statistics on the acreage and 

 yield of crops, meat imports and exports, dairy and poultry industries, and gen- 

 eral farming in Natal and Zululand during 1906, the relative sizes of the 

 various farm holdings are reported for the first time. Of 2,601 farms only 96 

 are below 50 acres in extent and 74 between 51 and 100 acres, while 443 and 

 773 farms range from 501 to 1,000 and 1,001 to 2,000 acres in extent, respec- 

 tively, 



